Some parents and guardians have just days left to update their details to ensure Child Benefit payments will continue after an upcoming deadline on May 31. This affects those with a child aged 16 who had stayed in education or training, but has since left.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) guidance on GOV.UK explains that Child Benefit payments will continue until the first of four specific dates throughout the year is reached after their 16th birthday - the next one on the calendar is Wednesday, May 31. However, HMRC also advises: “If you fail to update your details in time, you may still be able to claim Child Benefit, but your payments might be late.”
This could mean any payments due on Monday or Tuesday this week, could be the last, Monday, May 29 is a bank holiday which means any scheduled payments will arrive on Friday, May 26 instead.
